1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
That could eventually help relieve pressure on Iran’s massive inflation rate, which has averaged more than 50% over the past 12 months, the country’s highest since World War II.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Hundreds of fans carried a massive checkerboard Croatian flag, larger than a football field, through the streets, as the parade made its way from Civic Garden to Ferris Plaza.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The second World Cup game at Levi’s Stadium wasn’t considered a massive draw.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Hundreds of fans carried a massive checkerboard Croatian flag, larger than a football field, through the streets, as the parade made its way from Civic Garden to Ferris Plaza.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The second World Cup game at Levi’s Stadium wasn’t considered a massive draw.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Smoke from a series of wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres across South Florida began to ease Sunday, bringing clearer skies to some communities after days of heavy haze and poor air quality.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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To get the best view of the moon, check local weather forecasts in your area to make sure there won't be heavy cloud coverage or storms.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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There are three pretty hefty action scenes there, and each one of those had a night to shoot.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Lodging at ski resorts is also off-season in summer, meaning sometimes hefty discounts versus many non-ski golf resorts where summer is high season.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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While running your air conditioner is likely a must, there are actually other ways to keep your home cooler that don't involve blasting your AC or a gigantic electric bill.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Those include partnering to develop digital workflows and their joint-ownership in the Terafab facility that plans to produce a gigantic one terawatt a year in compute hardware.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Even if Holloway wins, there would seemingly be a solid setup for a rematch after their epic UFC 300 meeting.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The mega monsoons, vast deserts, volcanic eruptions, and enormous terrestrial animals and marine life of the turbulent Permian Period feature prominently, as the Earth reaches the brink of ecological collapse.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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The immortalisation of the World Cup’s greatest side The Brazil team that won the World Cup in 1970 is widely considered the best in international history, with the side immortalised by a glorious style of play, the advent of colour television and their blazing yellow shirts.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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